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Common name fiddleneck Family boraginaceae Life cycle annual Flowers blue Light sun-part shade Cultural notes drought-tolerant, probably requires well-drained soil From seed germinates quickly at room temperature detailed seed-starting info below Seed ripens early July Annual wildflower, native to the Western US desert. Named for the shape of its flowerstalk and inflorescence. The ferny foliage is in itself an asset, even while waiting for bloom.

The fading flowers are intriguing, if not exactly pretty - they look like they want to catch flies and chomp 'm up!

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: patio area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2007. Seed from '06 trade. Baggy 70F (50%G, 4d)
2008. Seed from '07 garden. Baggy 70F (82%G, 5d). Already very long roots at 5d.

Clothier says it needs dark to germinate.

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